With the rising cost of medical facilities it is usual to think of pathological tests as an unnecessary expense. Is that so? Not at all! The pathological tests are like a magic mirror, which give a clue to treating doctor about diagnosis as well as about the efficacy of treatment. The human body is a […]
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For children who suffer from complications involving a bone disorder, the impact can lead to abnormal growth and development. When the complications of bone development are genetically based, your child may find the treatment for the abnormal growth and development is quite limited. Metabolic bone disorders are a leading impairment of child growth and development. […]
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To determine kidney function, a blood test called BUN creatinine is performed. BUN stands for blood urine nitrogen. It measures how much urea is in the blood. High levels of urea indicate that the kidneys are struggling to filter. The most noticeable effect of impaired kidney function is a decrease in urine output. This is […]
If your doctor has ordered a comprehensive metabolic panel, but hasn’t explained the test to you in detail, you may be searching for information. Keep reading to find out more about the comprehensive metabolic panel, why it’s ordered, and how the results are interpreted. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel: Blood Chemistry Screening A comprehensive metabolic panel is […]
For anyone to maintain good health, it’s definitely required that they get their fair share of vitamins and minerals. Vitamins provide essential steps in processes of everyday life, and without them we would die. Everyone needs to have a diet rich with a large variety of vitamins and minerals. However, at many different times in […]
Porphyria can be difficult to diagnose, because the symptoms can mimic any number of conditions. The doctor will be able to see certain signs when he/she examines the patient. At first glance, the abdominal and pelvic pain associated with some types of porphyria might be mistaken for appendicitis, Guillian-Barre syndrome, or lead poisoning. A urinalysis […]
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May
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If you have been to your doctor’s office looking for pain relief, and he has prescribed Ultracet (Tramadol HCL and Acetaminophen) for you, these letters will be helpful to you. You will learn about the effects that Ultracet will have on your body, and other special information you should know when taking Ultracet. Ultracet comes […]
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Feb
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Daisy’s family suspected something was amiss when the seven-year-old Beagle began drinking water every half an hour. Her breath smelled terrible. After an exam, the vet diagnosed the dog as suffering from hydronephrosis. What is hydronephrosis? According to PetPlace.com, hydronephrosis is a condition that occurs when fluid builds up in a dog’s kidney. This causes […]
Have you had your blood work checked recently and were told you have elevated BUN? You may be wondering what this test means and whether you should be worried about the high level. BUN or blood urea nitrogen is a component found in the blood that is asked to be measured when your doctor checks […]
Sotalol, also known as Betapace can be a wonderful drug. It can help lower your heart rate, help with your blood pressure, help to prevent heart attacks, and keep you from having an arrhythmia. But what you don’t know can kill you. While used in a proper setting under a physicians care, Sotalol can be […]
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